Thank you for these demos. I'm looking at the x1 and x2 for guitar and bass since my little joyo bass amp died. I was using it to track demos on my ipad. I'm not sure if the x2 would be too big to have sitting next to my ipad on my desk. I'm torn because I've seen plenty mention that the x1 sounds boxy, and I fear the x2 being too large for what I need it for.
How does the X2 do with guitars with active pickups?? Owners manual says Vypyr X amps are designed for passive electronics, and active may cause unwanted distortion.
Hey Ben, I'm still having a little problem. I've set inst/stomp to BYPASS, the amplifier to TWN. I'm trying to get just a clear clean guitar sound without distortion. I noticed when I strum the strings hard to play part of the song louder, I get distortion as if I've kicked on a distortion pedal. I've tried adjusting the pre-gain and post-gain but can't seem to figure out why I get the distortion sound. Anyway if you have a suggestion I would like to hear it. Thanks
@benchristopher76 yes, the green light is on! I think everyone understands what a volume control is, but I don't understand what the post-gain and pre-gain are for and how to adjust them. Thanks for your quick reply. Barney
@@COWBOYBARNMAN think of it like a big tube head. Pre is gain amount, post is channel volume and master volume is just that. On a big head, I set my master all the way up and feather everything in from there. Why on earth your getting distortion on the Twin patch with the green light on and the pre turned down makes no sense to me. Do you get distortion on the Classic model on the green channel?
Question are How much Guitar and Amp Volume are Needed to achieve the AC/DC tone Beit I live in a Apartment And can’t crank either or be evicted due to laud noise
Hi! Is it possible to play at same low volumes on the x2 than on the x1? Or x2 will be louder anyway? Just asking cause I live in an appartement... But 12" is better than 8" speaker..
I've tried contacting Peavey for help with no reply, I'm trying to find out if the Sanpera II footswitch is fully functional with the X1, specifically the manual mode of selecting 'stompbox' 'effect' 'delay' and 'reverb'. I own the X1 and realize it doesn't have a dedicated knob for stompbox so just want to know if the Sanpera II is overkill for this before I buy.
Yeah. You'd just have to disconnect the speaker wires coming from the chassis and use a separate cable (1/4" on one end and bare with clips on the other end) to easily connect/disconnect it.
Oh my gosh Ben, I bought the Peavey Viper X1 today and I can't believe this thing brand new out of the box does not come with a simple manual. I tried to download one online and I can't get it to open. So I've got a brand new amp and I can't figure out how to make it work. Do you have any tips on how to get a manual? Thank you for your help you have a great video channel. Barney in GA
@@benchristopher76 hey Ben guess what, I got that PDF to open. After taking a look at it I think I need to take a few College courses. I guess I'll just do it the hard way and play with it until I figure it out. Thanks for trying to help me out buddy you're a good man.
@@COWBOYBARNMAN is really pretty easy to operate once you get through a few things. Your amp button switches the amp channels by pushing it and your effects parameters can be altered by doing the same with the effects knob.
Hello man thanks for the review I was thinking of buying an amplifier for playing in my home and small gigs. Do you recommend modeling amps like these or solid states? I will really appreciate your professional opinion on this
I'm kinda old school. Since I have a pedal board and all built up already, I usually gig a smaller tube or solid state amp for typical gigs. If you get one of these, you'll want to get a Sanpera 2 to go with it for gigging. Then, just program all your patches and sounds so they're easy to get to.
@@benchristopher76 I have to battle myself a lot not to go the traditional route but I think modeling amps are more economical. Sorry to bother and ask you this but do you see anything noticeably bad about the tone of the Peavey X1? I am personally a fan of Marshall amps but I'm a bit tight on the budget.
I would spend the extra $100 and go with the X2. I've found the little bit of extra power and size go a long way. You'll be happier down the road vs the X1.
@@benchristopher76 I appreciate the quick reply. I went to your other video and heard you say "midland riff" and was like damn! Cant believe I couldn't pinpoint that. I appreciate the reviews brother.
Enjoy my VIP-1, so I purchased a very clean VIP-2 so I could play bass with 12 inch speaker. Lesson learned. Don't test an amp on a Chicago front porch. Will call you in Iowa tomorrow in hopes of getting your advice. Thanks. Richard
@@benchristopher76 but sound differs from x1, that what i actually meant. I guess analog electronics parts are the same but main difference comes from 8inch speaker vs 12inch speaker and larger cabinet. X2 expresses wood characteristic of guitar more than x1, i assume magnets are not active. So actually i wonder what was the amplification model? Is that british or 6505 or 6534? Im a huge fan of old 5150 and I ordered X2 after listening your x2 records. I also very liked catalyst sound in your records but i cant afford it right now :)
@@benchristopher76 nice info thanks! Some guys changing old vypyr speaker with 12" celestion or eminence to get better performance from guitar, sure they are giving up playing with bass and acoustic guitars as well. Maybe you can compare two X2 amplifier with different speaker, it will be very beneficial
Thank you for these demos. I'm looking at the x1 and x2 for guitar and bass since my little joyo bass amp died. I was using it to track demos on my ipad. I'm not sure if the x2 would be too big to have sitting next to my ipad on my desk. I'm torn because I've seen plenty mention that the x1 sounds boxy, and I fear the x2 being too large for what I need it for.
Love the name! Good old Mercyful Fate reference
Awesome video ‼️😎🔥 Both are great sounding.
I like it, the Vyper X1 , for the money you can’t beat it.
How does the X2 do with guitars with active pickups?? Owners manual says Vypyr X amps are designed for passive electronics, and active may cause unwanted distortion.
In a bunch of my videos I use Fishman Fluence Modern pickups. The amp works fine.
Hey Ben, I'm still having a little problem. I've set inst/stomp to BYPASS, the amplifier to TWN. I'm trying to get just a clear clean guitar sound without distortion. I noticed when I strum the strings hard to play part of the song louder, I get distortion as if I've kicked on a distortion pedal. I've tried adjusting the pre-gain and post-gain but can't seem to figure out why I get the distortion sound. Anyway if you have a suggestion I would like to hear it. Thanks
I have no idea. If you're on the green channel and your pre is down, it should be super clean
Make sure you click the amplifier knob until its light is green.
@benchristopher76 yes, the green light is on! I think everyone understands what a volume control is, but I don't understand what the post-gain and pre-gain are for and how to adjust them. Thanks for your quick reply. Barney
@@COWBOYBARNMAN think of it like a big tube head. Pre is gain amount, post is channel volume and master volume is just that. On a big head, I set my master all the way up and feather everything in from there. Why on earth your getting distortion on the Twin patch with the green light on and the pre turned down makes no sense to me. Do you get distortion on the Classic model on the green channel?
@COWBOYBARNMAN it could be an issue with something inside the amp
Question are How much Guitar and Amp Volume are Needed to achieve the AC/DC tone
Beit I live in a Apartment
And can’t crank either or be evicted due to laud noise
Thanks man. Really important comparison for me. 🤘
No problem!
Hi! Is it possible to play at same low volumes on the x2 than on the x1? Or x2 will be louder anyway? Just asking cause I live in an appartement... But 12" is better than 8" speaker..
You can play super quiet on the X2.
@@benchristopher76 THX! 😁👍
No problem!@@Apone13
Do these newer models still "pop" when you turn them on?
They pop, but it's a little different.
Can a BBE Sonic Maximizer be ran through the X2 or X3?
Yeah. I haven't tried it, though.
I've tried contacting Peavey for help with no reply, I'm trying to find out if the Sanpera II footswitch is fully functional with the X1, specifically the manual mode of selecting 'stompbox' 'effect' 'delay' and 'reverb'. I own the X1 and realize it doesn't have a dedicated knob for stompbox so just want to know if the Sanpera II is overkill for this before I buy.
I like the Sanpera II. If for nothing else than having independent wah and volume pedals and dedicated looper buttons.
Hi! Just another quick question, could be the x2 be used as a cabinet? I have a 6505mh I don't want to sell....
Yeah. You'd just have to disconnect the speaker wires coming from the chassis and use a separate cable (1/4" on one end and bare with clips on the other end) to easily connect/disconnect it.
@@benchristopher76 Thanks! And thanks to always answer the questions! That's really nice! Cheers!
Oh my gosh Ben, I bought the Peavey Viper X1 today and I can't believe this thing brand new out of the box does not come with a simple manual. I tried to download one online and I can't get it to open. So I've got a brand new amp and I can't figure out how to make it work. Do you have any tips on how to get a manual? Thank you for your help you have a great video channel. Barney in GA
I just downloaded the manual to my phone. There's a link on the bottom of the X1page here: peavey.com/vypyr-x1-guitar-modeling-amp/p/03617730
PM me your email and I'll try and send it.
To be honest, I've never looked at the manual on an amp. I really get a kick out of pushing buttons and turning knobs until it does what I like.
@@benchristopher76 hey Ben guess what, I got that PDF to open. After taking a look at it I think I need to take a few College courses. I guess I'll just do it the hard way and play with it until I figure it out. Thanks for trying to help me out buddy you're a good man.
@@COWBOYBARNMAN is really pretty easy to operate once you get through a few things. Your amp button switches the amp channels by pushing it and your effects parameters can be altered by doing the same with the effects knob.
Hello man thanks for the review
I was thinking of buying an amplifier for playing in my home and small gigs. Do you recommend modeling amps like these or solid states? I will really appreciate your professional opinion on this
I'm kinda old school. Since I have a pedal board and all built up already, I usually gig a smaller tube or solid state amp for typical gigs. If you get one of these, you'll want to get a Sanpera 2 to go with it for gigging. Then, just program all your patches and sounds so they're easy to get to.
@@benchristopher76 I have to battle myself a lot not to go the traditional route but I think modeling amps are more economical. Sorry to bother and ask you this but do you see anything noticeably bad about the tone of the Peavey X1? I am personally a fan of Marshall amps but I'm a bit tight on the budget.
I would spend the extra $100 and go with the X2. I've found the little bit of extra power and size go a long way. You'll be happier down the road vs the X1.
@@benchristopher76 thanks for the advice man, guess I have to save up just a bit more
X-1 has a Live Tone to it's just enough bright . I have one . I need to really dial it in and save !
Loce them both but that x2 is awesome sounding
Its killing me. What is the intro song? Its popular as can be and I just can't figure out what it is
The clean tune? Drinkin' Problem by Midland
@@benchristopher76 I appreciate the quick reply. I went to your other video and heard you say "midland riff" and was like damn! Cant believe I couldn't pinpoint that. I appreciate the reviews brother.
@@LeftyRiffsGuitars no problem, man!
I bought the x3 100w
@@whiters1992 Are you digging it?
Is that a Legator SC? Killer vid Ben!
It sure is!
love that guitar 🥰
Enjoy my VIP-1, so I purchased a very clean VIP-2 so I could play bass with 12 inch speaker.
Lesson learned. Don't test an amp on a Chicago front porch.
Will call you in Iowa tomorrow in hopes of getting your advice.
Thanks.
Richard
at 5:00 X2 definitely expresses tonality of guitar better, you can easily realize the characteristic of mahagony body guitar. also same in 7:00.
I think it's the analog parts of the Vypyr X circuit that allow that to come through
@@benchristopher76 but sound differs from x1, that what i actually meant. I guess analog electronics parts are the same but main difference comes from 8inch speaker vs 12inch speaker and larger cabinet. X2 expresses wood characteristic of guitar more than x1, i assume magnets are not active. So actually i wonder what was the amplification model? Is that british or 6505 or 6534? Im a huge fan of old 5150 and I ordered X2 after listening your x2 records. I also very liked catalyst sound in your records but i cant afford it right now :)
@@SlayerMad Classic up until just after 5:00 then 6505
@@benchristopher76 nice info thanks! Some guys changing old vypyr speaker with 12" celestion or eminence to get better performance from guitar, sure they are giving up playing with bass and acoustic guitars as well. Maybe you can compare two X2 amplifier with different speaker, it will be very beneficial
@@SlayerMad I've been thinking about doing that. I may have a spare G12K-85 or Greenback to try out.
I was checking out the X1 and I realized that a 12 inch speaker would fit no problem. Just something to consider
Would be a good mod
So it's possible to install the Celestion G12M 16 ohm into the X1?
I'm Goin to Buy Peavey X1 i'm Peavey vypyr fan have almost all Peavey vypyr even the pro 100 w with the Power sponge attenuator but IT is loud Man !
I have a few for sale
X2 sounds more full
Get some new jeans will u! hehe
Haha
Excellent demonstration though......well done.
@@nicklee5610 thanks, man. Those jeans are broke in. Can't throw them out yet